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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,259.52, 9,385.32 and 5,331.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,259.52, 9,385.32 and 5,331.44 is: 7,993.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,259.52 : 9,385.32 = 5,331.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,259.52/9,385.32 = 5,331.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,259.52x = 9,385.32 × 5,331.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,259.52x = 50,037,270.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,037,270.46/6,259.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,993.79

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